HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR DREAM
A Tradition of Excellence in Residential
Real Estate since 1984!
DRE# 00868208
John W. King, REALTOR®
Current President and Treasurer for the Barron Park Neighborhood Association, Past Chairman of Palo Chamber of Commerce, Current Member and Past President of Palo Alto Kiwanis Club, Board of Directors, Neighbors Abroad, Member First Lutheran Church Council, Board of Directors of Palo Alto History Museum Past President and owner of Alhouse-King Realty, Inc. Member of the SILVAR, CAR and NAR Graduate, Realtors Institute, GRI, designation in 1993. Certified Real Estate Brokerage, CRB, awarded in 1995. Associations: Past Secretary/Treasurer, Palo Alto Board of Realtors Board of Directors, Palo Alto Board of Realtors- 1992 to 1993. Finance Committee, Palo Alto Board of Realtors, 1989-1994. Governor representative to the R.E. InfoLink District Chair for the Palo Alto District of SILVAR for 2002 Board of Directors of SILVAR 2000 Education: Stanford University, 1984. B.A. in Economics.
Buyer’s Guide
Buying a house can be daunting, so it doesn’t hurt to have an ally in your corner to help guide you through the process. In this guide, we'll walk you through the whole affair: how to get started with your search, what to look for in a home, and useful tips for making an offer. With our help, buying a home will be one exciting journey.
Seller’s Guide
Selling your home is a big deal. We will help make sure every step of the process is as seamless as possible. You’ll know exactly what to expect every step of the way without having to do all the work yourself. With an individualized plan unique to you and your home’s needs, you can trust that you’ll receive nothing but honesty, empathy, and exceptional service. Our team’s goal is to help you get the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time.
Rentals Guide
Renting a home can be a tough decision. It is sometimes stressful just finding one. Although it's common knowledge that rent should not cost more than 25% to 30% of your income, each renter's situation may vary. We can help you adjust your search area according to the budget you set, making it a personalized experience.
Investor’s Guide
Property investment, whether for land speculation, property flipping, or even short-term rentals, may be a daunting procedure for most people. With the assistance of our team, you will be fully equipped to make the best financial decisions for yourself.
Testimonials
Megan L.
We were so impressed with the excellent service that John provided us that he was our real estate agent for three separate transactions: selling a townhouse in San Jose, and buying and later selling a house in Menlo Park.
John is knowledgeable, friendly, and importantly zero pressure. We never feel that he encouraged us to go in any direction or just close the deal. He provided us the information we needed to make decisions and laid out our options at each juncture...
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K L.
There are so many wonderful things to say about John King. He is a great communicator, very well connected in the Palo Alto housing market, has excellent resources to get a house ready for sale, and he gets the job done!
For my family, he rented a home to a well qualified couple. And now he has sold the family home, guiding us through preparing it for sale and accomplishing the price we hoped for.
The best!
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Cee H.
John was amazing throughout the process of preparing my condo for market, then listing and selling it. He is incredibly knowledgeable as well as very adept at navigating the ups and downs of selling a home. When unexpected events arose he was extremely responsive and helpful, and was a calming influence. He works very hard and is one of the nicest people imaginable. I am confident that I had the best representation in John, and recommend him whole-heartedly.
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Sarah M.
I was a first-time home buyer and recently bought my first home with the assistance of John King. I am a meticulous person and I research EVERYTHING. John came highly recommended by several people. I went to interview him and he spent almost two hours with me, talking through his business practice/principles and getting to know me. Before I hired him! TWO HOURS! No joke, I had a list of about 50 questions that you're supposed to ask when you hire a realtor and he answered all of them almost before I could even ask.
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Jessica B.
I love John King!! He helped my husband and I find our home. It felt like a long process since we put bids on like 4 or 5 houses, and 3 of them were short sales. John kept in touch every step of the way. Our closing was delayed which was the fault of my dumb mortgage broker, but whenever I talked to John, he completely made me feel at ease. I think he is so great and the girl who works in his office, I think her name is Julie, is really nice too!
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Kim B.
I have used John King for several different transactions. He helped me purchase an investment property. He has also helped my daughter buy her house, my son buy his house. I've also referred him to several friends and clients. Service is important to me and I like that when I call John he is quick to respond to my requests. I'd highly recommend him to help you sell/buy a home.
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Melanie T.
I have worked with John for about 3 years as his Home Stager. I can easily say that he is an agent that does what he says, is an experienced polished professional that knows the market really well. John is exceptional with his clients and always considers each listing as unique therefore, customizing the needs of each client. I would definitely recommend him!
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Julia S.
We purchased our home through John King about 20 years ago! John helped us find the perfect place in the right price range. The transaction was smooth and we have been happy ever since. Also, John King is an all-around nice guy. We would definitely use him again.
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Dave M.
John represented us when we bought our house and he was outstanding. He successfully dealt with a "challenging" seller and their agent, and got the deal done on terms that we felt were very fair. He keeps in close contact and I always felt like he was working 100% for me. I recommend him highly and would use him again in a heartbeat.
